SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 "SEPTEMBERFEST!"
Sacramento Symphonic Winds

The Sacramento S y m p h o n i c Winds Orchestra is comprised of 60 dedicated and accomplished musicians. This season’s program contains music that achieves a vivid and exciting display of memorable sounds for the listener. "Music is a reflection of the mind, heart, and soul, provoking the listener’s emotions, ideas, and images of life, real or imagined."
-Les Lehr, Director and Founder –
OUTDOOR CONCERT
Wine Tasting at 3:30 P.M. ~ Concert at 4:00 P.M.
VFW Park (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Georgetown
Web Site: http://www.sacwinds.org

OCTOBER 19, 2008 Nick Palance {r/s}

Critics are calling Nick "The American Andrea Bocelli", singing a romantic international style of music like that of Josh Groban and Mario Lanza, with a repertoire ranging from traditional Opera, Broadway, to Contemporary Popera styles. In addition to his powerful stage appeal, he is currently being compared to some of the great tenors of the past. With him he brings a violinist, and Frank Sinatra’s former pianist, Vince Morton.
Web Site: http://www.nickpalance.com

NOVEMBER 16, 2008 Debby McClatchy {r/s}

Debby is the great-great granddaughter of James McClatchy, a 49er of the gold rush, and founder of the "Sacramento Bee." Fully costumed she will share vivid recollections and humorous anecdotes of the California gold rush through song and the playing of a variety of instruments, with occasional outbreaks of freestyle Appalachian clogging and mountain fiddling. She is an expert entertainer of enormous presence and sensitivity.

DECEMBER 7, 2008 The River City Chorale

The River City Chorale was established in 1977, making this their 31st  year of bringing fine choral music to the greater Sacramento area. A compliment of 65 voices brings a variety of skills and backgrounds to this chorale, all bound by a commitment to excellence. You won’t want to miss the splendor of this Christmas concert.
Web Site: http://www.rivercitychorale.org

JANUARY 11, 2009 Gregg Isett {r/s}

Gregg’s love of the "Theatre Organ" is realized in his Silent Film Concerts where he showcases such classics as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel & Hardy. His ability to bring musical life to the silent movies captures the essence of an almost forgotten era, and his extensive repertoire continues to delight audiences wherever he plays. Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun, laughter, and nostalgia.
Web Site: http://www.silentmovieguy.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2009 Media Luna Ensemble *
2009 FUNDRAISER CONCERT

Returning by popular demand! Performing the powerful and hauntingly beautiful compositions of Brahms, Faure, and Turina. Come and enjoy Music on The Divide’s first Saturday evening concert. You won’t want to miss it!
*Kathy Albrecht, piano; Kathy Bukstein, viola; Michi Garrison, violin; Mari Holcomb, violin; Julie Hosfeldt, cello
Saturday, February 7, 2009
7:00 PM ~ IOOF Hall ~ Georgetown
all seats ~ $10

FEBRUARY 8, 2009
Young Musicians Concert
FREE CONCERT!

Sponsored by Music on The Divide, the Young Musicians Concert is devoted to giving youth who have an address or who attend school on the Divide a chance to perform in public. We feel that this will encourage them to continue their musical studies and bring them further cultural enrichment. These young students never cease to amaze the audience with their stage presence and talent.

MARCH 22, 2009 Golden Bough {r/s}

With toe-tapping jigs and haunting ballads, Golden Bough will take you on a musical journey through the Celtic Lands. They will enchant the audience with their expertise on Celtic harp, violin, guitar, accordion and mandolin. As a special bonus, Irish dancers will grace the stage with a display of Irish Folk Dance. Come join the fun! You will be delighted by the group’s fresh approach to this ancient music.
Web Site: http://www.goldenboughmusic.com

APRIL 19, 2009 Brandon Yip {r}

Brandon Yip brings to the audience Classical Guitar at its finest. He delivers an exciting and varied program with grace and technical mastery . . . meticulously phrased . . . beautifully played with tremendous attention to detail . . . outstanding energy, spirit, and lyricism. Brandon has been described as playing with a flowing delicacy, achieved only by a guitarist committed to thousands of hours of practice.
Web Site: http://www.brandonyip.com

MAY 17, 2009 MAY GALA
The Raspberry Jam Band {s}

Tom Brier, a featured performer at the West Coast Ragtime Festival, will join with the Raspberry Jam Band, a six-member ensemble who will effortlessly entertain the audience with a spirited program of Ragtime. Interested in playing diverse works from classic ragtime to contemporary works, the group’s byword is variety. The addition of slide whistles, kazoos, costuming and props adds an element of whimsy to their performance.
Web Site: http://www.westcoastragtime.com/bios/bio.raspberry.jam.07.htm

r = Reception for Donors & Underwriters

s = Student Concert (Monday following concert)